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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.12, 45,256.48 and 18,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.12, 45,256.48 and 18,647.08 is: 25,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.12 : 45,256.48 = 18,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.12/45,256.48 = 18,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.12x = 45,256.48 × 18,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.12x = 843,901,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,901,203.08/32,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.52

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